Writing matters
Subtitle: an introduction to record keeping and report writing for front-line workers
By: by Glenys Acorn
Publisher: S.E.E.K. Publishing
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Sarnia, Ont
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780981010601
Subjects: Social case work reporting; Service social personnel; Comptes rendus
Description: Why do you need Writing Matters? As a practitoner, would you like to be aware of the legal and social implications your writing can have on you and the children and families with whom you work? Would you like to gain an understanding of the expectations that various organizations, agencies or services might have of you as a practicioner regarding record keeping and report writing? Do you want to learn some of the terminology used by many professionals in the broad field of human services? Do you want to gain confidence in your ability to write in a professional manner, and develop a stronger sense of yourself as a practitioner? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, Writing Matters will provide you with the information and guidance you need to accomplish the task. --back cover.
Notes: CD-ROM in back pocket.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-190).
Table of contents: title: Unit one: Professionalism; title: Importance of record keeping and report writing --; title: Forms and formulas for the writer -- -- Unite two: Legal issues related to record keeping and report writing; title: Legislation protecting children and families --; title: Respecting the rights of children, youth and families and related legal implications -- -- Unite three: Record keeping and report writing in various workplaces; title: Tracing the path of service -the paper trail.